Dating sim loading: My girlfriend is a cunning young lady
Chapter 99 - 78. Betrayal and Support from the Oboe_2

Chapter 99: 78. Betrayal and Support from the Oboe_2

"Kiyono, I have some good news and some bad news."

"Mr. Dubian, my cooking doesn’t need any more flour."

"Ah, sorry." Dubian Che wiped off the flour he accidentally spilled on the dish, only to smear even more flour, and he simply decided to ignore it.

"Which would you like to hear first?" he asked with a smile.

"The bad news." Kiyono Lin skillfully rolled takoyaki on the model griddle.

"The only player of the double reed instrument in the Wind Instrument Club is a member of the Resistance Army."

Kiyono Lin paused in her actions, "And the good news?"

"For the sake of the Human Observation Department, I’ve bravely decided to infiltrate the Wind Instrument Club to become the new double reed instrument player!"

"Lies."

"I joined the Wind Instrument Club to help take the music world by storm."

"Tell the truth!" Kiyono Lin frowned, speaking in a tone that said ’I don’t have time for your jokes right now.’

Dubian Che slammed the dough into the bowl, his fingers covered in powder, and pointed at Kiyono Lin with a slight upward twist of his lips, teasing, "I like the coldness. It suits you."

Kiyono Lin turned her head away, her serious expression suddenly breaking into a smile, skewering a takoyaki with a toothpick, "Try this."

"Hm? Oh, thanks." Dubian Che took a bite.

"How’s the taste?"

"The taste of love."

"Love?" Kiyono Lin paused.

"It’s spicy and choking, tears are coming out, isn’t this just like love? Both painful and pleasurable at the same time?" Dubian Che wiped away tears from the corner of his eye with the back of his hand.

Kiyono Lin rested her chin on her hand, "To think that one could taste love from mustard, humans are truly astounding. We definitely need more detailed observation and research."

She turned around and skewered another takoyaki.

Dubian Che hastily stepped back two steps, "No, no, that won’t be necessary. Actually, I joined the Wind Instrument Club just to use the music room. The original double reed player is indeed a member of the Resistance against you."

"Why can’t these people just try harder?" Kiyono Lin put the takoyaki in her mouth.

"Are you okay?" Dubian Che blinked.

Kiyono Lin followed his gaze and looked down at the toothpick in her hand, "This? I saw how spicy it was for you, so I wanted to give you a normal taste to ease it down, but you seem quite fond of the ’taste of love’."

"Of course, my devotion to Meiji is unwavering."

"Save that lie for your Meiji."

After school, there was a break in the rainy season, and the evening sky tinged the open-air corridors red, Kiyono Lin continued her selection process.

More than eighty people in the club, with over sixty participating, numbers were completely sufficient, the only trouble was the double reed position.

Although Dubian Che played the double reed as well, his skill level wouldn’t reach adequacy until at least next year.

And using the "Intelligence Exchange Voucher" that offers a ten-fold discount for 3,000 points to become an instrument genius was out of the question.

Why not use it for "firearms" or to become a "Martial Arts Genius"?

Or invest points in "politics" or "business" to prepare for taking over assets while Jiutiao Meijie is on maternity leave?

Even using it to increase charm would do.

If a smile wouldn’t work, then use a glance, if not a glance, then a nose; there must be some trait that will hit Jiutiao Meijie’s tastes.

Now to use points earned through toil for a minor inconvenience in someone else’s daily life—Dubian Che would never do it.

Besides, this matter could be easily resolved if either Kiyono Lin or Jiutiao Meijie simply approached the principal; even ten student councils wouldn’t stand a chance.

Only Kiyono Lin had her principles, while Jiutiao Meijie would hardly lift a finger unless the Human Observation Department shut down or she was offered to become its minister.

After the selections were over, everyone gathered in the music room, Kiyono Lin stood at the podium.

"Starting today, including Saturdays and Sundays, everyone must come to the school for training; the Wind Instrument Club’s home time is set at 9 PM."

No sooner had she announced this than someone stood up in protest, "I have cram school at 7 PM."

"We’re in our senior year, busy preparing for university entrance exams."

"I have a part-time job in the evening after cram school."

To outsiders, Goda High School was a place that only talked about deviation values, where students were considered nothing but smart and unsociable loners. Many were indeed busy with their studies, becoming recluses in the eyes of others.

Kiyono Lin clasped her hands together, signaling everyone to be silent, "Considering this, I have applied to the school for the Wind Instrument Club to stay until midnight, and I will also help you with your schoolwork."

"..."

"You? Help us?"

"What a joke! Do you think you’re something special just because you’re the top freshman? We’ve got the top senior in our club!"

Kiyono Lin’s expression remained unchanged in the face of the skepticism from the crowd, maintaining her usual confidence.

"Let’s just let the facts speak for themselves," she said, her cool, oppressive voice subconsciously silencing everyone. "Besides the end-of-month regular concert, I’ll participate in this term’s senior exams. If I don’t come out on top, I’ll withdraw too."

At this, even Dubian Che couldn’t help but let out a low "ugh..." in surprise.

Unlike the others who doubted her ability, he was simply amazed by her head-on approach.

Doesn’t this girl understand subtlety at all? Everything has to be resolved with power, silencing the opposition?

While it’s true that sufficient power can enable one to do as they please, when dealing with people’s hearts, sometimes you need more than just strength.

Like now, for instance.

Dubian Che stepped forward and said to everyone, "Let’s just think of this as a study session."

"A study session?"

"That’s right," Dubian Che nodded. "Here we have the top senior, the top freshman in humanities, and the top freshman in science. I might sound arrogant, but I’m confident: solving the learning queries of other club members is definitely no problem."

Don’t underestimate the freshmen.

Because the test content encompasses all of high school knowledge, if those two really were to take the senior exams, it’s not about being first or second, being in the top twenty is absolutely within reach.

However, Kiyono Lin was somewhat irritated that Dubian Che had arrogantly branded himself as number one in humanities and placed himself before the sciences.

The members of the Wind Instrument Club were buzzing with discussions, yet their expressions showed they were somewhat intrigued.

"And besides," Dubian Che added with an anticipatory smile, "doesn’t the idea of staying up late together, practicing until our fingers are sore, and studying in the music classroom lit up till the wee hours just scream youth?"

This was a mesmerizing smile, one that brought pleasure, one that could captivate.

People could fall for the lips of a boy with such a smile, fall for his nose, his eyes, and eventually fall for the boy as a whole.

It’s inexplicable, beyond reason, like the irresistible preference that the one you fancy shows you.

Next, perhaps because of that smile, or maybe Dubian Che’s words, it struck a chord with them, and they too showed expectant smiles.

"I’m in," said Mayi Asuka in her soft voice.

"I am too!" Ichiki Aoi quickly raised her hand. "I’ve been wanting to ask Kiyono and Mr. Dubian about their study methods!"

"Me as well," said Hanaoka Asako, shy but resolute as she raised her hand.

Then, everyone from the bass section raised their hands too.

Dubian Che sent a grateful look towards Mayi Asuka, who responded by fluttering her eyelashes twice.

Though it was just a simple blink, and her eyes still as calm as a clear spring, Dubian Che somehow felt she was hinting at something.

Could it be... the classroom late at night? The bathroom? The hallway? That’s thrilling!

But we can’t do this, Miss Mayi!

"If the top senior Mayi agrees... then we might as well..."

"It does seem like studying together isn’t such a bad idea."

"I always end up wanting to play with my phone and snack when I study alone at home. If we study together, maybe my grades will actually improve!"

"I feel the same, my efficiency is terrible when I’m studying alone!"

"But what about going home in the middle of the night? Isn’t that dangerous?"

"There’s nothing to fear if a bunch of us go back together at night. Plus, you could stay over at my place, or I could stay at yours."

"The way you say it, I can’t wait! It feels just like a cram school."

...

Listening to the chatter of the crowd, Dubian Che looked at Kiyono Lin with pride.

"Thank you." The words were light and quick, barely audible beneath the noise of the crowd, and before Dubian Che could make sense of them, Kiyono Lin had already turned her face away.

"Remember, we’re here to train and study. Prepare yourselves for the hardship, even if it feels like dying!" she said coolly to the excited members.

"Now, let’s start training!"

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